TNT UK
TNT is a courier and logistics company that offers domestic and international shipping services for shipments originating in the UK. Their services include same-day delivery, next-day delivery, and international delivery options, as well as tracking and insurance for packages.
This guide provides developers with the details needed to build TNT UK shipping capabilities into your ShipStation API workflows.
Requirements
Property | Type | Required? | Description |
---|---|---|---|
nickname | string | required | Used to identify your TNT UK account in ShipStation API |
username | string | required | Your TNT UK account username |
password | string | required | Your TNT UK account password |
country | string | required | Your TNT account country |
domestic_account | string | optional | Your TNT domestic account number (9-digit number) |
international_account | string | optional | Your TNT international account number (10-digit number) |
Connection Requirements
Prior to using TNT services, you must complete the ExpressConnect & ExpressLabel Registration form. You can then submit the completed form to [email protected] and we will submit the form to TNT on your behalf.
Shipping Requirements
- Both weight and dimensions are required for all shipments.
Connect Account
You can connect a TNT UK account using the POST method to the /v1/connections/carriers/
endpoint, or via the ShipStation API Dashboard.
For instructions on connecting TNT via the ShipStation API dashboard, go to our TNT UK help article.
Connect via Endpoint
carrier_name
: tnt_uk
POST /v1/connections/carriers/:carrier_name
Sample request:
A successful connection will return a response with the carrier_id
, which you'll use for any requests for this account going forward.
Rates
TNT UK supports rate shopping with ShipStation API.
Service Details
Available TNT UK services are provided below. Please note that carriers may update their available services at any time. To ensure you are always using valid services, you can use the list carrier services endpoint at any time.
Domestic Services
Service | Max Dimensions | Max Weight | API Code |
---|---|---|---|
EXPRESS Next Day Delivery | 3.6 x 1.8 x 2.1 | 2000kgs | tnt_uk_express |
12:00 EXPRESS | 2.4 x 1.2 x 1.5 | 2000 kgs | tnt_uk_12_express |
10:00 EXPRESS | 3.6 x 1.8 x 2.1 | 2000 kgs | tnt_uk_10_express |
09:00 EXPRESS | 3.6 x 1.8 x 2.1 | 2000 kgs | tnt_uk_9_express |
SATURDAY | n/a | n/a | tnt_uk_saturday |
12:00 SATURDAY | n/a | n/a | tnt_uk_12_saturday |
10:00 SATURDAY | n/a | n/a | tnt_uk_10_saturday |
09:00 SATURDAY | n/a | n/a | tnt_uk_9_saturday |
SATURDAY COLLECT MONDAY DELIVER | n/a | n/a | tnt_uk_saturday_collect |
12:00 SATURDAY COLLECT MONDAY DELIVER | n/a | n/a | tnt_uk_12_saturday_collect |
10:00 SATURDAY COLLECT MONDAY DELIVER | n/a | n/a | tnt_uk_10_saturday_collect |
09:00 SATURDAY COLLECT MONDAY DELIVER | n/a | n/a | tnt_uk_9_saturday_collect |
International Services
Service | Max Dimensions | Max Weight | API Code |
---|---|---|---|
ECO EXPRESS | 2.4 x 1.2 x 1.8 | 70kg | tnt_uk_economy_express |
12:00 ECO EXPRESS | 2.4 x 1.2 x 1.5 | 70kg | tnt_uk_12_economy_express |
EXPRESS | 2.4 x 1.2 x 1.5 | 500kg | tnt_uk_international_express |
12:00 EXPRESS | 2.4 x 1.2 x 1.5 | 500kg | tnt_uk_international_12_express |
Shipping to Northern Ireland
TNT UK has made the following adjustments in accordance with the Windsor Framework. The Windsor Framework goes into effect 1 May 2025.
For shipments from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, TNT UK will require the usual customs declarations properties for all shipments. You must also print the commercial invoices for these shipments, just as you would for other cross-border shipments.
In the packages.products
array:
description
(must be detailed and describe the content accurately. Descriptions like "Gift" or "Merchandise" are not sufficient)quantity
value
(must includeamount
andcurrency
)harmonized_tariff_code
country_of_origin
For B2B shipments:
- While not required to create a label successfully, you can declare the
movement_indicator
in thewindsor_framework_details
object. If you know the shipper and recipient UKIMS numbers, you should declare them in thetax_identifiers
object in both theship_to
andship_from
objects. - If these values are not provided starting 1 May 2025, TNT UK's customs experts will identify whether the consignment is B2C or B2B and will contact you to obtain information regarding the shipment's risk indicator. UKIMS numbers will also be collected by TNT, if not provided when you create the label.
Return Services
TNT UK supports creating return labels for domestic shipments. Review the Return Shipping Labels page for details on creating return labels with ShipStation API.
Packages
The following carrier package types are available for TNT UK services:
Name | API Code | Package Attributes |
---|---|---|
Default | tnt_uk_default | International, Domestic |
Adding Shipment Insurance
TNT UK supports adding carrier insurance to your shipments. Review the Parcel Insurance page for details on adding shipment insurance with ShipStation API.
Label Support
- Label sizes: 4" x 6", 4" x 8"
- Label formats: PDF
Label Reference Fields
TNT UK does not support adding custom label messages.
Multi-Package Labels
TNT UK supports multi-package shipments.
Label Branding
TNT UK does not support label branding.
Voiding Labels
does not have a void function. Labels that are created but never shipped expire after one week of inactivity.
TNT UK does not support voiding labels as they do not provide a void endpoint. Labels that are created but never shipped expire after one week of inactivity.
Paperless Labels
TNT UK does not support paperless labels.
Customs Declarations
Customs forms are not provided for download for TNT UK shipments. Contact your TNT UK account manager for details on customs declaration requirements.
Delivery Confirmation
Confirmation Type | API Code | Description |
---|---|---|
No confirmation requires | none | No confirmation required for delivery |
See our Delivery Confirmation page for more details about using the confirmation
property.
Advanced Options
TNT UK does not currently support any advanced options.
To ensure you always have the most up-to-date information about a carrier's advanced options, use the list carrier options call.
Manifests
TNT UK automatically manifests all shipments electronically. You do not need to manifest your shipments with ShipStation API.
Scheduling Pickups
TNT UK does not support scheduling pickups with ShipStation API.
Service Points (PUDO)
TNT UK does not support shipping to service points.
Tracking
ShipStation API's integration with TNT UK supports receiving tracking updates. Review our ​Track a Package guides​​ for details on tracking with the ShipStation API.
Disconnecting Your TNT UK Account
See the Disconnect section in our Delete a Carrier page for the process of deleting or disconnecting a carrier from ShipStation API.